November 28, 2025 | Justin Bradley
Tigers Back on the Big Stage: Southern Columbia Powers Past Lansdale Catholic, Returns to the State Final
A tie game at halftime turned into a statement finish. Southern Columbia used a smothering defense, a burst of back-to-back momentum swings, and a clock-draining ground attack to power past Lansdale Catholic, 24–7, and punch its ticket to a remarkable 23rd PIAA championship appearance.
November 27, 2025 | Justin Bradley
Where Gratitude Lives: West Scranton Youth Center Turns Thanksgiving Into a Movement of Hope
On a holiday built on gratitude, the West Scranton Youth Center has shown our region what giving truly looks like. Over the past couple of weeks, youth wrestlers, artists, families, alumni, neighbors, and volunteers came together for two powerful food distribution nights, ensuring cupboards were full and spirits were lifted heading into Thanksgiving. What began as a simple idea to help a few families has grown into a community-wide movement of generosity and compassion, fueled by young athletes and supported by dozens of local partners. Today, as tables fill across NEPA, so does the pride in a neighborhood that refuses to let anyone go without.
November 25, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Misericordia Rolls Past Penn State Abington, 95–67, Behind Balanced Attack
Misericordia University used a blistering shooting performance and a wave of bench production to overpower Penn State Abington, 95–67, on Monday night at the Anderson Sports-Health Center. The Cougars improved to 4–2 on the season, while the Nittany Lions dropped to 0–8.
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November 24, 2025 | Joelle Martinelli
From Backyard Flag Football to a Holiday Force: The Santa Squad’s Thanksgiving Day Classic Still Brings the Magic Celebrates Its Annual “Thanksgiving Day Classic” Football Game
Nearly three decades after a group of Pittston friends bundled up for a casual Thanksgiving flag football game, the Greater Pittston Santa Squad’s “Thanksgiving Day Classic” has become one of the region’s most powerful holiday traditions. What started with a few laughs and a handful of toys now fuels a 501(c)(3) that delivers Christmas joy to more than 1,600 local children each year. This year’s game at Charlie Trippi Stadium brought out families, fierce rivals, and heart-of-gold volunteers and even delivered the emotional return of the long-lost MVP trophy. It’s a story of community, tradition, and the kind of hometown magic that only grows stronger with time.
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November 24, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire’s Wired Athlete of the Week: Shane Leh – Senior QB, Northwestern Lehigh High School
Our Wired Athlete of the Week, powered by Envy Electrical, is Northwestern Lehigh quarterback Shane Leh, who delivered one of the postseason’s sharpest performances 17-for-19, 222 yards, and 5 touchdowns in a 42–14 quarterfinal win over Scranton Prep. A driving force in the Tigers’ 30-game win streak, Leh’s calm leadership and team-first mentality continue to elevate everyone around him.
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